MAINTENANCE LEAD

Description
  JOB DESCRIPTION  JOB TITLE:MAINTENANCE LEAD   JOB KEY: EEO/AAP: FLSA STATUS: HOURLY DEPARTMENT:             MAINTENANCE AREA OF USE:WACO PREPARED FOODS FACILITY (Waco, Texas) SUMMARYAbsence of any related duties or functions in this document does not imply that incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support and maintain the production process.  The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the safe and efficient operation of the production and maintenance process. At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require.  As the lead you are expected to be aware of all issues involving your side of the plant. And document and report any and all downtime events to your supervisorAs a lead you are expected to have an estimated time for each issue to be resolved.As lead you are expected to properly communicate all information to any member of management as it is requested in a professional manner.As lead you are expected to ensure that all maintenance employees are properly utilizing their time. This includes the time spent on breaks and lunches.As lead you are responsible for pm audits and ensuring all pm's are completed for your shift.As lead you are responsible for ensuring we maintain a TEAM WORK mentality between both shifts and other departments.As lead you are responsible for ensuring we properly communicate to the incoming shift any outstanding issues and all resolved issues that impacted your side of the plant during your shift.As lead you are responsible for ensuring a recap is sent out everyday properly documenting the occurrences for the day.As lead you are responsible to direct our employees to ensure all issues are being addressed.As lead you are responsible to assist on all issues as necessary.As lead you are responsible to notify your supervisor of any issues involving your crew that need to be addressed in regards to company policies and expectations so they can be addressed.As lead you are expected to follow through with all directives given to you by your Supervisor or any other member of maintenance management.  NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONSTo assist maintenance supervisors and management with anything that they need help withTo assist production with any issues they may need help withHousekeeping and 5-s of all areas of the production floor and shop, including outside areas around
all sides of the plant  QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills are required. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:Forklift, pallet jack and man liftLock out tag outSap training People first training participation     TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/METHODS:All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties.  Once the employee completes this training their  Supervisor
will further orient the employee to the workplace, introduce him/her to employees and other supervision, demonstrate work assignment and explain ingress and egress procedures to and from work stations. TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES:Those responsible for training and indoctrination may include:  personnel representatives, safety director, supervisors, and other lead workers. METHOD OF TRACKING EMPLOYEE PROGRESS:The supervisor is accountable for tracking employee progress and performance. EXIT TRAINING FOR MEASURING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS:A specific probationary period is assigned to all employees hired to evaluate employee effectiveness and performance.  At the end of this period the supervisor will evaluate the job performance of each new employee utilizing current forms and procedures in effect at that time.  The employee will be rated and evaluated on essential work duties listed above as well as attendance, tardiness, interaction with co-workers and management, attitudes and work actions.  Unacceptable performance of duties and disciplinary actions will be documented on corrective action reports and appropriate personnel records.  Absent any negative actions, the employee may be eligible for a wage increase according to the wage and salary policies in effect at that time. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop or kneel..  The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:List any and all personal safety or health protection equipment and gear required by either regulatory, sanitary, or safety procedures. The employee is required to wear a hair net, beard net (if necessary,) gloves, smock, slip proof boots, and ear protection.  Employee may also be required to wear additional PPE if job at hand requires it NOTE:You may request exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19, religious beliefs, or personal conscience.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the daily work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or customer specifications and processes required of personnel so assigned. EEO/M/F/V/DMust complete an application to be considered for the position